Land Use & Zoning
Which federal law requires that zoning regulations accommodate persons with disabilities and religious institutions?
AFair Housing Act
BAmericans with Disabilities Act
CReligious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)
DBoth A and C✓ Correct
Explanation
The Fair Housing Act requires reasonable accommodations in housing rules for persons with disabilities. RLUIPA protects religious assemblies from discriminatory land use regulations. Both apply to Virginia zoning.
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